Just Ducky

Well we knew this was coming trouble is it’s here now.

It’s amazing to me how college athletic departments can fall apart so rapidly. It wasn’t that long ago that these departments stayed together for several years. Sign of the times I guess. My brain aches from trying to keep up with it all so I won’t. Seems like the Ducks are having a huge problem with it but I think most schools are going through it as well.🤯

Never seen a guy make cuts at full speed like that except maybe Reggie Bush. The kid broke a lot of ankles. Seven is going to be good but not that good.

I remember when Tennessee came to Eugene a few years back and I spent quite a bit of time chatting with their fans. Our tailgate area was very close to the Volunteers tented area. They were knowledgeable and very supportive of the Ducks, even though they knew they were about to get boat raced, because they all thought the Ducks could take down mighty Alabama. A class act all the way around and a great experience for me and my wife. I will never forget it.

Much rather watch a defense that gives up 14 points per game than one that gives up 28. My goal is the defense getting off the field in a timely manner to avoid being exhausted by the 4th Qtr. and less chance of injury. Passive defensive teams have trouble surviving the season.

I may be a bit over my skis here but this offense obviously is not the best overall starting lineup the Ducks have had but it certainly must be the deepest we have seen at Eugene. I can’t see a week backup at any position on the offensive side of the ball. Unless it’s the water boy.

I think a lot of us knew this might be the case. I can’t blame the kids because they are just kids and need guidance but not from the wrong people. I can’t remember who said this, it was one or many of us, but things should smooth out a bit by year 3. Another reason why USCs business model may not work out. Many of the transfers will be gone quickly and the portal may not be the answer every year. Still are going to need to recruit at a high level to keep a solid base of players on your roster.

I actually thought that DL is a genius more than I did before Saturday. He not only was letting the kids and the fans enjoy the game but he also warned the upcoming opponents that if they jam the box they may be down 14 points before they realize the game has started. No more 2 yards and a cloud of dust from Oregon football. Chip was an offensive genius and Dan may also be one and we just don’t know it yet. The message has definitely been sent.

Some simple facts are we have two very talented kids in Butters and Thompson and I can only blame one person for them not being ready, if that ends up being the case, and we all know who that is. I feel sorry for the Caine’s, NOT, if he stays on coarse.

One thing is for sure, I have been to Atlanta and you strip clubs beat ours to death. I thought I was in a Vegas night club with Valet parking no less. You guys rock.

I won’t bad mouth Bo for one simple reason, two maybe. He beat Herbert as a freshman, I still blame that loss on the coaching staff. He was Sec freshman standout. Ok there are many. He beat Alabama and many other SEC teams when Auburn’s coaching staff was a mess. But most of all he will be Oregon’s starter at Atlanta with a boat load of talented kids quite capable of beating anyone and till he proves he’s not the guy then he is the guy. Let’s get behind him because you know our coaches will. go 🦆🦆🦆s

It was hard to get a handle on how many fans were actually at the game. I’m sure some walked out at halftime for a cold one and came back in with another can, just kidding. The fans were moving around and lots were at the concessions so I think 35,000 is a fair number give or take. Everyone seemed to be having a good time including players and coaches. Our DC was having a blast with his players. Fun to watch.

That’s the way I saw it as well.

Aaaaah yes. Nice breakdown Charles. Signs of the past give us hope going forward.

Yuck

Thanks for the update 30Duck. Missed that one.

I made a comment on how young the crowds were but with basically free admission it was easy for the whole family to attend if you could afford the gas to get there. There should be much more knowledgeable fans at The games this fall.

Am I missing something? Does anyone know what happened to Cardwell. Kept looking fo him in the game and I see he had no stats. Not on the injury list that I could see. 🤪🤔

I guess it could be academic or family or anything else I guess. Pretty vague statement for sure.

Some of those could have been play action which actually wouldn’t be considered an rpo. But the running room was there.

Reliable Starting Pitchers are hard to come by and it’s hurting the Ducks.

One thing for sure all our QBs have splendid arms. The deep balls were very impressive. Ty struggles a bit with accuracy over the middle but hopefully that will change. As far as our option game the QBs weren’t running the ball and the defense knew it so those plays didn’t fool anyone. Our QBs had several opportunities to run for big yardage on options but that part will become very valuable against our opponents in the fall. One thing for sure is our receivers look good and they all seemed to battle for the ball and I agree with Charles about Cota. Kid looked great. Seven is going to make defenses pay, our DBs had trouble covering him in the slot so I assume most of our opponents will have the same problem. Punting was a huge upside and if that part stays consistent it could win us a couple close ones. All in all there was a lot of positives for a spring game with a new coaching staff. The Rally girls looked great as usual and the weather was beautiful. It was a bit chilly in the shade for an old man so we moved to the end zone for the second half. I’ve always like the end zone where you can see the plays develop much better. Good showing by the fans, a young group for sure, but half them left early. Not a good look for the players. I was a little disappointed in that. One thing stood out the most is the Ducks have a but load of talented athletes. Can’t wait for fall.

Blue sky and a lot of crazy fans.

If he is 2/3rds Dennis Dixon I’m in.

The most important things in any business is #1 being a team player and #2 walk the walk don’t talk the walk and I’ll also throw in personal relationships. So far everything I’m hearing from players and coaches as well that these things are happening and I can’t wait to see the execution of all this come this fall. go 🦆🦆🦆s